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Eye Pain, Blurred Vision, Swelling Behind Ear, Ear Pain After Taking Flonase. Due To Medicine?

HI. After taking flonase for 7 days i sat down at my computer the 7th day and i immediately knew that i had a problem with my eye sight.I had eye pain and my vision wasnt as good as it should be.I had swelling behind my right ear and ear pain. The only thing i can think of that caused these problems was the flonase which i stopped taking immediately. This happened 9 months ago and i believe the vision i lost is permanent. i still have eye pain several times a day.. Charles
Tue, 25 Jun 2013
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DEAR SIR/MADAM

FOLNASE - FLUTICASONE IS A STEROID WHICH WHEN USED YOU SHOULD WATCH OUT FOR FOLLOWING CONDITIONS.
1. GLAUCOMA OR CATARACTS
2. LIVER DISEASE
3. HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS
4. TUBERCULOSIS OR OTHER INFECTIONS OR ILLNESS
5. ULCERS OR ABRASIONS INSIDE NOSE
6. RECENT HISTORY OF INJURY OR SURGERY OF NOSE.

IF YOU HAVE DIABETES, DONT TAKE THIS DRUG.

DONT WORRY THE YOU MIGHT NOT LOST THE VISION COMPLETLY, BUT YOU NEED TO CONSULT AND OPHTHALMOLOGIST ONCE AND GET YOUR FUNDUS EXAMINATION DONE.

THANKS

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Eye Pain, Blurred Vision, Swelling Behind Ear, Ear Pain After Taking Flonase. Due To Medicine?

DEAR SIR/MADAM FOLNASE - FLUTICASONE IS A STEROID WHICH WHEN USED YOU SHOULD WATCH OUT FOR FOLLOWING CONDITIONS. 1. GLAUCOMA OR CATARACTS 2. LIVER DISEASE 3. HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS 4. TUBERCULOSIS OR OTHER INFECTIONS OR ILLNESS 5. ULCERS OR ABRASIONS INSIDE NOSE 6. RECENT HISTORY OF INJURY OR SURGERY OF NOSE. IF YOU HAVE DIABETES, DONT TAKE THIS DRUG. DONT WORRY THE YOU MIGHT NOT LOST THE VISION COMPLETLY, BUT YOU NEED TO CONSULT AND OPHTHALMOLOGIST ONCE AND GET YOUR FUNDUS EXAMINATION DONE. THANKS